Ashley Chandler, PT, DPT, CLT

Ashley Chandler, PT, DPT, CLT Crane PT | A boutique PT experience built around you on St. Simons Island, GA. Expert, individualized care—PT the way you want it.

Dr. Ashley Chandler is a physical therapist and yoga instructor who integrates traditional yoga asana with physical therapy interventions for wellness and rehabilitation. She first came to yoga accidentally in college and was hooked by how good she felt after a class. As she continued with her studies to get her doctorate in physical therapy her interest grew as she realized how applicable yoga c

ould be across all populations. She pursued her yoga teaching certificate in 2009 as she was graduating from Duke with a clinical doctorate and began teaching yoga in a fitness environment. As her PT career progressed her love of yoga has matured and she continues to find daily that yoga is applicable for both rehabilitation and fitness in all populations. Through her experience teaching anatomy to local teachers in training she found that she loved sharing her anatomy obsession with others. She now offers one-on-one fitness evaluations, private instruction of yoga and workshops as well as her regular class schedule and clinical practice. This page will keep you updated to any relevant new research, where to find Ashley in the community and any other information that followers are interested in.

04/28/2026

Oncology physical therapy is a specialized area of care that supports individuals from the moment of cancer diagnosis through treatment and into long-term survivorship. It’s not just about recovery after treatment—it’s about staying as strong, mobile, and independent as possible every step of the way.

From managing fatigue, pain, and weakness during treatment to addressing side effects like neuropathy, lymphedema, or limited mobility, oncology physical therapists are trained to meet patients where they are. As survivorship begins, the focus shifts to rebuilding strength, improving endurance, and helping individuals return to the activities that matter most to them.

This is a continuum of care designed to optimize function and enhance quality of life—because living well matters at every stage.

Spread the word: if you or someone you know is impacted by cancer, there is a specialized group of physical therapists ready to help guide them through their journey and support them in reclaiming their strength, function, and confidence.

04/21/2026

One of the most common things I hear from cancer survivors:
‘I wish someone had told me about this sooner.’

After treatment, so many people are left navigating:
– fatigue that won’t go away
– strength loss
– pain or tightness
– fear of returning to exercise

Oncology PT bridges that gap.

Your care shouldn’t stop when treatment ends.

If this sounds like you, call me (912-342-0014) I LOOOOOVVEEE to chat about what rehab can do to help you out.

04/17/2026

Your nose is literally wired to calm your nervous system. 👃
Alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana) is one of my favorite tools for getting out of my head and back into my body — and the science behind it is genuinely cool.

Each nostril has preferential connections to opposite sides of the brain and nervous system. Deliberately alternating between them helps balance that activity and shift you toward parasympathetic dominance — your rest-and-digest state.

What that actually looks like in your body:
↓ heart rate and cortisol
↓ muscle tension throughout your whole system
→ including your pelvic floor.

That last one matters more than most people realize. A pelvic floor that can’t let go is just as much a problem as one that’s weak. Breathwork is one of the most underrated ways to access that relaxation response.

How to try it:
Close your right nostril → inhale left
Close both → brief hold
Close left → exhale right
Inhale right → hold → exhale left.

That’s one round. Do 5–10.

You don’t need a yoga mat or a quiet room. You need 90 seconds and one hand

04/16/2026

Your pelvic floor responds to every single breath you take. 🌬️
But if you’re only breathing into your chest, you’re missing most of the picture.
360-degree breathing means your ribcage expands in ALL directions — front, sides, and back — with every inhale. Your diaphragm drops down, your pelvic floor gently lengthens, and your whole core gets to work the way it was designed to.
Try this:
👉 Place your hands on your lower ribs
👉 Inhale and feel them expand outward and sideways
👉 Nothing moves in your shoulders or chest
Most people have never felt this before. That’s okay — it’s a skill, and it’s learnable.
Save this and try it tonight before bed. 💙
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Your pelvic floor breathes with you.Every inhale → it drops and relaxes.Every exhale → it lifts and engages.This is happ...
04/16/2026

Your pelvic floor breathes with you.

Every inhale → it drops and relaxes.
Every exhale → it lifts and engages.

This is happening right now, whether you’re aware of it or not.

But shallow breathing — the kind that comes with stress, exhaustion, and just surviving the day — breaks that rhythm. Your pelvic floor loses its natural movement pattern and starts holding tension it was never meant to hold.

The first step to healing often isn’t an exercise.

It’s a breath, deep and unhurried.

More info coming soon, or check out cranept.com to book a one-on-one with me to break it down.

Most people prepare for birth by focusing on the baby — but not on the tissues that have to stretch and recover.Your pel...
03/25/2026

Most people prepare for birth by focusing on the baby — but not on the tissues that have to stretch and recover.

Your pelvic floor (and perineum) plays a huge role in:
• how well you can relax and lengthen during delivery
• how your body manages pressure when pushing
• your risk of tearing
• how you recover postpartum

Pelvic floor PT during pregnancy can help you:
• learn how to relax (not just strengthen) your pelvic floor
• practice effective pushing strategies
• improve perineal mobility and tissue tolerance
• reduce fear and tension going into delivery

This often includes:
• guided breathing + pushing techniques
• movement and positioning for labor
• education on perineal massage (when appropriate)
• individualized assessment (because not everyone needs the same thing)

Preparation isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing the right things for your body.

If you’re pregnant and want to feel more prepared (and protect your recovery), DM me or book a prenatal pelvic floor session to create your plan.

What is dry needling?I sometimes describe it as the cousin to acupuncture. It uses the same very thin needles—“dry” just...
03/19/2026

What is dry needling?

I sometimes describe it as the cousin to acupuncture. It uses the same very thin needles—“dry” just means there’s no medication involved—but the goals are different.

Dry needling is a tool we use to communicate with your nervous system and help your body release tension, tightness, pain, or protective holding patterns that are contributing to your symptoms.

It’s usually not the whole solution. We still want to understand why your body developed those patterns and address the root cause.

But it can be incredibly helpful for calming sharp, distracting pain—giving you relief so you can actually focus on the bigger work of healing.

03/13/2026

F***l incontinence is more common than most people realize, and many patients suffer in silence.

Clinical guidelines from the American Society of Colon and Re**al Surgeons recommend conservative treatments first, including pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Pelvic health physical therapy can help improve bowel control through:
• pelvic floor muscle training
• biofeedback
• bowel retraining
• pressure management

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Radiation therapy is an amazing tool in cancer treatment. It’s incredibly effective at targeting and destroying cancer c...
03/11/2026

Radiation therapy is an amazing tool in cancer treatment. It’s incredibly effective at targeting and destroying cancer cells. But something people don’t always hear about is that radiation can create changes in the surrounding tissues that show up much later.

Months—or even years—after treatment, some people start to notice things like:
• Tightness in the treated area
• Stiffness or decreased flexibility
• Aching or pulling with movement
• Swelling or heaviness
• Changes in posture or how the body moves

Why does this happen? Radiation can cause the tissues in the area to gradually become less elastic and more stiff over time, a process called Radiation Fibrosis. It’s very common, but it’s also very treatable.

The tricky part is that these symptoms are often delayed, so many people don’t connect them back to radiation treatment.

This is where an oncology physical therapist can make a huge difference. Specialists in Oncology Physical Therapy are trained to help restore movement in tissues affected by cancer treatment. Through hands-on treatment, mobility work, and targeted exercise, we help the body move better and stay mobile long term.

Think of it as maintenance for the tissues that worked really hard during cancer treatment.

The goal?
Less stiffness.
Better movement.
And continuing to live your life fully after cancer treatment.

Because surviving cancer is huge.
Feeling good in your body afterward matters too. 💛

Vaginal estrogen cream is one of the most researched treatments for symptoms related to menopause — yet many women are s...
03/10/2026

Vaginal estrogen cream is one of the most researched treatments for symptoms related to menopause — yet many women are still told little about it.

Here are a few evidence-based findings from large peer-reviewed studies:

• Large population studies have found no increased risk of breast cancer, stroke, blood clots, or colorectal cancer in women using vaginal estrogen.

• Research from the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study also found no increase in overall mortality among vaginal estrogen users compared with non-users.

• Studies following women with a history of breast cancer found no increased risk of breast-cancer–specific mortality in those who used vaginal estrogen after diagnosis.

• Vaginal estrogen has also been associated with lower rates of recurrent urinary tract infections, which can significantly impact quality of life and health in postmenopausal women.

Why?
Vaginal estrogen is low dose and primarily acts locally on the vaginal, urethral, and bladder tissues rather than circulating throughout the body at high levels.

For many women experiencing:
• vaginal dryness
• urinary urgency or frequency
• recurrent UTIs
• discomfort with intimacy

it can be an important part of treatment when prescribed by a healthcare provider.

Pelvic floor physical therapy and medical management together can help address the underlying changes that happen with menopause.

If these symptoms sound familiar, know that there are evidence-based options that can help. 💛

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